Thanks to you all for your helpful ideas. I have heard the Mouth Music cd, but I have not studied it. It is good that others feel that is a good one to start with. I will definitely try to find that Lem Graham/Cathal McConnel cd as well, both singers I like very very much.

Marc, thanks for your suggestions about pursueing the lilting voice. It is very much the path I have taken for to learn other styles of traditional singing.

You know, I know the audience will probably buy whatever I do, because they are having fun, but as with other singing, it is in my nature to seek out the most traditional, try to get a handle on it, and then go from there.

So yes, I will go to it. Thanks again, Claire